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97: In this great Cycle and wondrous Dispensation some women have been raised… |
In this great Cycle and wondrous Dispensation some women have been raised
up who were the emblems of unity and ensigns of oneness, for the revelation of
divine bestowals is received by men and women in equal measure. “Verily the
most honoured in the sight of God is the most virtuous amongst you”
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applicable to both men and women, to servants and handmaidens. All are under
the shadow of the Word of God and all derive their strength from the bounties
of the Lord. Therefore, do not consider thyself to be insignificant by
doubting what a handmaiden living behind the veil can do….
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With a firm heart, a steadfast step and an eloquent tongue arise to spread
the Word of God and say: “O God, although I am sitting concealed behind the
screen of chastity and am restricted by the veil and exigencies of modesty, my
cherished hope is to raise the banner of service and to become a maidservant at
Thy Holy Threshold; to ride on a charger and penetrate the army of the
ignorant, defeat the mighty regiments and subvert the foundations of error and
violation. Thou art the Helper of the weak, Thou art the Sustainer of the
poor, Thou art the Succourer of the handmaidens. Verily, Thou art the Almighty
and All-Powerful.”
(From a Tablet - translated from the Persian) [97] |
1. | Qur’án 49:13. [ Back To Reference] |